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1988 Gibson Humbuckers Bill Lawrence “The Original” - $240 (85006)
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Harvested from a 1988 Les Paul Custom Lite USA
These were unique for the time because they A. Have circuit boards and B. feature 4 wires, for coil splitting/tapping etc.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jj9bq7QFIXA
The Gibson "The Original" HB-R and HB-L are humbucking pickups designed by Bill Lawrence for Gibson between 1988 and 1990. Known as "Circuit Board" pickups due to their distinct green or black PCB backing, they feature Alnico 5 magnets and offer crystal-clear, highly articulate tones favored in rock, blues, and jazz.HB-R (Neck Pickup)Position: RhythmResistance: Typically measures between 7.0 kΩ and 9.1 kΩ (commonly around 7.3 kΩ)Tone Profile: Warm, woody, and incredibly articulate; excellent for pristine cleans and bluesy solosHB-L (Bridge Pickup)Position: LeadResistance: Typically measures between 9.0 kΩ and 14 kΩ depending on the specific wind/batchTone Profile: Higher output than the HB-R, delivering plenty of bite, sustain, and clarity for lead workPhysical & Design SpecsMagnet Type: Alnico 5Backing: Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with "The Original" stamped on the circuitBaseplate: Engraved Gibson logoStandard Factory Equipment: Featured primarily on late-80s to early-90s models like the Les Paul Standard, Les Paul Custom, ES-335, and SGs
Outputs are R - 7.48k, L - 14.23
Reverb.com pic is for reference only, not actual items you will receive.
Email me. No trades. Cash only. Pick up at my house near 16th St and Thomas. U.S.A.